Directions:
In a stand up mixer cream lard for about 10 minutes, I put my lard in the freezer for about 30 minutes or so it’s really cold Add Sugar and mix another couple of minutes. Add eggs, 2 tsp anise, ( I place anise in a plastic baggie and roll over with a rolling pin to release the oils) mix well. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Add flour mixture and 3 tbsp of brandy, apple juice, or oj. Whatever you prefer. Once mixed well. Sprinkle flour onto a piece of parchment paper and sprinkle a little on top. Roll out to desired thickness and cut with cookie cutter dipped in flour. Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Bake at 350 on a cookie sheet that has parchment paper for about 12-14 min depending on how you like them. I rotate the pan in the oven half way through. My fiancé likes them dark. He eats them with coffee 
every morning.